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Ministry of Finance
G-20 theme based awareness cum training programme organized for “Empowerment of Women and Women Nutrition” at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Pune, 7 February 23
The theme of India's G20 presidency, is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' . To have overall sustainable development of the world, the world must focus on women-led development. This a one-step towards achieving substantive and sustained gender equality.
Under the theme of G20 Vaikunth Metha National Institute of Cooperative Management, Pune, Maharashtra is organizing an awareness cum training programme on "Empowerment of programme and Women Nutrition" in collaboration with Laxmi Bai Mahila Nagari sahakari Bank at Galwor, Madhya Pradesh as on 10th February 2023. The programme is conceptualized Dr. Pallavi Ingale  VAMNICOM and Dr. Amit Mudgal  ICM, Bhopal. Smt. Alka Shrivastava  of Laxmi Bai Mahila bank will provide a programme support for technical sessions.
The main objective of this programme is to motivate women to become active members of SHG and start new innovative economical activities. The second objective of this programme creates awareness about nutritious food and its importance. The idea of nutritious food will be explain to women. Through this programme information about different schemes available for women will be decimated.
In this programme, women SHG members, Women farmers and women agricultural entrepreneurs will participate. Women bank representatives and women officers of Laxmi Bai Mahila Nagari sahakari Bank various departments will participate in this programme. Around 100 to 150 participants will participate in this programme to be held in Gwalior.
After the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Smt. Veena Pradhan will provide information about women’s health, Dr. Smt. Priyadarshini Shrivastava will create awareness about nutritious food and the importance of women’s nutrition and Smt. Anjali Batra will be delivering a session on the empowerment of women and business opportunities for women.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers & Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually addresses the 27th Annual ISAR conference
Assisted Reproductive Technology  and Surrogacy Bill strives to provide patients with better medical care and security: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Inculcating new techniques and technologies in Assisted Reproductive Technology  have vastly benefitted patients, leading to an increase in awareness of cause and treatment for infertility: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Health initiatives introduced by the Government have paid dividends and resulted in lowering Maternal Mortality Rate : Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
"Assisted Reproductive Technology  and Surrogacy Bill strives to provide patients with better medical care and security. Inculcating new techniques and technologies in Assisted Reproductive Technologies  have vastly benefitted patients leading to an increase in awareness for cause and treatment of infertility”. This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare & Health & Family Welfare as he virtually addressed the 27th annual Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction  conference, Bhopal in the presence of Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon’ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
Praising the leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Health Minister stated that the health initiatives introduced by the government for facilitating quality motherhood have paid dividends and resulted in lowering Maternal Mortality Rate  as well. He affirmed his confidence that with the on-going relentless efforts to imbibe new developments in ART, India will make significant progress in ensuring the best facilities and care for fertility to couples in India.
Elaborating further, Dr. Mandaviya cited lack of menstrual hygiene as a significant initial factor contributing to childlessness in couples. He added that to facilitate menstrual hygiene, Jan Aushadhi Kendras provide sanitary pads at Rs 1/-.
Dr. Mandaviya reiterated that the Indian government is committed towards fostering a holistic approach to health and highlighted that traditional medicinal principles in India will further strengthen our endeavour.
The Health Minister lauded the efforts of ISAR on providing a forum for thousands of IVF, ART specialists, Gynecologists, Embryologists and ART Technologists across the globe to gather, exchange knowledge, technical developments and innovations, in turn benefitting patients as well. He praised their efforts in generating awareness that this issue affects not just women but men as well stating “increased awareness would further strengthen women empowerment in our society”.
Shri Nitiz Murdia, various other dignitaries and panelists were also present at the event.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
RESERVATION POLICY
Hon’ble Supreme Court in its judgment dated 16th November, 1992 in the Indra Sawhney case W.P.  No.930 of 1990, has decided that reservation under Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution should not exceed 50%. The total reservation given to SC, ST and OBC under these Articles does not exceed 50%. The reservation given to the Economically Weaker Sections  has been provided by the Government under provisions of Articles 15 and 16, which were inserted vide the Constitution 103rd Amendment Act 2019. Thus the 10% reservation given to EWS, does not violate the 50% limit on reservations given under Articles 15 and 16.
The 10% reservation give to EWS under the provisions of Articles 15 and 16 are distinct from the reservation given to SC, ST & OBC under Articles 15 and 16 and these are legally protected.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, a special program was organized at Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi
President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Shri Anil Baijal paid floral tributes to Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his Birth Anniversary
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said “Iron willed leadership, devotion and patriotism of Sardar Patel ji will continue to guide us”
Union Home Minister administered Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to the people
Paying his respects to the great patriot Sardar Patel on behalf of a grateful nation, Union Home Minister said "Salutation to the Iron Man, Sardar Patel ji, who is an epitome of national unity and lives in the heart of every Indian"
“Sardar Patel has united the nation post Independence which was scattered in hundreds of Princely states and laid the foundation of today's strong India. Country can never forget his great contribution, decisive leadership and unparalleled commitment towards the motherland”- Union Home Minister
Shri Amit Shah said “From uniting India to reconstruction of the Somnath Temple, Sardar Patel has devoted each and every moment of his life, for the unity and integration of the country.”
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, a special program was organized at Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi today. On this occasion, the President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Shri Anil Baijal paid floral tributes to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary.
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that "Iron willed leadership, devotion and patriotism of Sardar Patel ji will continue to guide us".
Administering the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to the people, the Union Home Minister said “I solemnly pledge that I dedicate myself to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen. I take this pledge in the spirit of unification of my country which was made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure internal security of my country”.
Shri Amit Shah, in his tweet, while paying his respects to the great patriot, Sardar Patel on behalf of a grateful nation, said: "Salutation to the Iron Man, Sardar Patel ji, who is an epitome of national unity and lives in the heart of every Indian. Sardar Patel has united the nation post Independence which was scattered in hundreds of Princely states and laid the foundation of today's strong India. Country can never forget his great contribution, decisive leadership and unparalleled commitment towards the motherland”.
Union Home Minister also said “From uniting India to reconstruction of the Somnath Temple’, Sardar Patel has devoted each and every moment of his life, for the unity and integration of the country. On behalf of a grateful nation, I pay my respects to Sardar Patel, a great patriot and Iron Man of India”.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 179.13 Cr
More than 21.34 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.68%
3,993 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 49,948
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.68%
With the administration of more than 21.34 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 179.13 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 2,08,07,099 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,02,230
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2nd Dose
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99,77,592
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Precaution Dose
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42,58,154
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,10,719
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2nd Dose
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1,74,63,730
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Precaution Dose
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64,26,046
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,54,96,520
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2nd Dose
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3,15,16,231
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,27,40,302
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2nd Dose
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45,08,05,644
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,24,31,362
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2nd Dose
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18,16,66,469
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,65,28,642
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2nd Dose
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11,31,35,305
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Precaution Dose
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1,00,82,349
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Precaution Dose
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2,07,66,549
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Total
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1,79,13,41,295
8,055 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,24,06,150.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.68%.
3,993 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 49,948. Active cases constitute 0.12% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 8,73,395 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 77.43 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.68% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.46%.
Ministry of Defence
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC Takes Over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff today.
The Air Marshal is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy. He was commissioned in the fighter stream of IAF on 15 Jun 1980 and won the coveted ‘Sword of Honour’ for standing first in the overall order of merit.He has over 4250 hours of experience on twenty six types of fighters and transport aircraft with the unique distinction of being an Experimental Test Pilot, aCat ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor and a Pilot Attack Instructor. He completed his Masters in Defence Studies from Command and Staff College, Bangladesh.
The Air Marshal has held a number of important appointments, which include,Command of a Jaguar Squadron and a premier Air Force Station, Commanding Officer of Flight Test Squadron at Aircraft & System Testing Establishment, Chief Test Pilot and Project Director of National Flight Test Centre on Light Combat Aircraft  project. He was extensively involved in the initial prototype flight tests on the LCA. Air MarshalBhadauriawas also the AirAttache, at EoIMoscow, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff , Commandant of the National Defence Academy, Senior Air Staff Officer at HQ CAC, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at Air HQ andAir Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command. Prior to assuming the present appointment, he was theAir Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command.
During his illustrious career, he was commended by the Chief of Air Staff and has been awarded ParamVishistSeva Medal, AtiVishistSeva Medaland Vayu Sena Medal.
He is married to Mrs Asha Bhadauria and they are blessed with a daughter and a son.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ministry honours Indian Deaf Cricket Team, winners of IDCA TR-Nation ODI for the Deaf against Bangladesh
Today on 1st June, 2023, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  felicitated the winning team of IDCA TR-Nation ODI for the Deaf, 2023 in the conference hall of the Department at Pandit Deen Dayal Antyodaya Bhavan, CGO Complex, New Delhi. This International tournament was held between 29th April & 5th May and came to a successful close at Merlin Rise, Sport’s City, Club Pavilion Cricket Grounds, Rajarhat, Kolkata. The Indian Deaf cricket team won IDCA TR-Nation ODI for the Deaf, 2023 by defeating Bangladesh Deaf Team by record 166 runs.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary  congratulated all the team members including the coaches and president IDCA for their outstanding efforts. He interacted with each team member to know their background, employment status, etc. He wished victory of the team in the coming Deaf ICC ODI World Cup in Qatar.
Ms. Reena Jain Malhotra, Patron of IDCA has informed that IDCA was formed in 2020 and registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 with the sole aim to promote the game of Cricket amongst the deaf athletes of the country and to provide them with a platform to showcase their talent and to represent their respective States at a national level and country at international level. She further told that Indian Deaf Cricket Association  is a governing body for deaf cricket in India and a member of DICC  which closely works with ICC to promote Cricket amongst Deaf Cricketers globally.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 192.82 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,414
- Active cases stand at 0.04%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 2,167 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,26,04,881
- 2,628 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 84.84 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,52,580 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Prime Minister's Office
The approval for world’s first DNA based ‘ZyCov-D’ vaccine of Zydus Universe is a testimony to the innovative zeal of India’s scientists: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the approval for world’s first DNA based ‘ZyCov-D’ vaccine of Zydus Universe is a testimony to the innovative zeal of India’s scientists.
In response to a tweet by CDSCO India Info, the Prime Minister said;
"India is fighting COVID-19 with full vigour. The approval for world’s first DNA based ‘ZyCov-D’ vaccine of @ZydusUniverse is a testimony to the innovative zeal of India’s scientists. A momentous feat indeed."
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Transfer of subsidy to domestic LPG consumers
Attention is invited to some press reports on change in Direct Benefit Transfer  of LPG subsidy Scheme wherein it has been reported that Government may revert back to earlier system of supplying subsidized refills to domestic LPG consumers in place of the current scheme of transfer of cash subsidy into the bank account of LPG consumers under the PAHAL Scheme.
It is clarified that the news reports are not based on facts and there is no such proposal before the Ministry to alter the DBT mechanism.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Rajasthan
The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on 22.12.2021 on two groups and their business entities. One group is engaged in the business of manufacturing electrical switches, wires, LEDs, real estate and hotel business in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand whereas, the other group is engaged in money lending business in Jaipur and nearby cities. The search action has covered more than 50 premises spread over various locations including Jaipur, Mumbai, and Haridwar.
A large number of incriminating documents and digital data have been found and seized during the search action.
A preliminary analysis of seized evidence reveals that several entities, engaged in the business of manufacturing switches, wires, LEDs, etc., have been selling such goods which are not recorded in the regular books of account. During the investigation, it was also noticed that they were claiming bogus expenses to reduce taxable income. The trail of receipt of cash component on unaccounted sale of goods has also been found. In the case of this group, the search team has detected transactions evidencing undisclosed income of more than Rs.150 crore. The key person of the group has admitted Rs.55 crore as undisclosed income and has offered to pay tax thereon.
The analysis of seized and other related documents relating to the other group has revealed that most of the loans are given in cash and a relatively high rate of interest has been charged on these loans. Neither the loans advanced nor the interest income earned thereon, have been disclosed in the returns of income of the persons engaged in this business. Evidence relating to undisclosed income of more than Rs.150 crore has been detected in this group.
The search action, so far, has resulted in total seizure of unaccounted cash and jewellery worth Rs.17 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
AYUSH
AYUSH Minister Inaugurates PG Course and Unveils the Bust of Swami Athuradasji At NHRIMH
The Minister of State  for AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik inaugurated the PG Courses and National Seminar at National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health in Kottayam today. On this occasion Shri Naik unveiled the Bronze Bust of Swami Athuradasji who was a founder of the Research institute.
On this occasion the Minister said that Swamiji was so committed to popularize Homoeopathy in Kerala in the early years that people used to call him as the Hahnemann of Kerala. He said that the bronze bust shall be a befitting homage to Swamiji and a constant source of inspiration to the students and the public visiting the institute.
Shri Shripad Naik further said that his Ministry had taken a decision to upgrade the Central Research Institute under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy to that of National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health. He said that the main purpose was to integrate research with higher learning to fast track development of Homeopathy.
The Minister expressed his happiness over the decision of the Kerala Government to allot an additional 7.59 acres of land for further development of this Institute. He said that they shall provide state of art tertiary care on psychiatric illnesses and other conditions and impart outstanding teaching to its students in an interdisciplinary research environment.
He emphasized that the Ministry of AYUSH is committed to promote Homoeopathy. There is an increase in mental illness and depression. Incidence of substance abuse and alcoholism are becoming the root cause for several evils in the society. Incidence of suicide, domestic violence and marital discords are increasing. Therefore, there is an urgency to make strategic changes in the health care delivery system to address these issues.
The other dignitaries present on the occasion were Dr .Raj. K. Manchanda, Director General, Central Council of Research in Homoeopathy; Shri. P. Gopalakrishnan Nair, President, Athurashram, Kurichy, Dr.R.Venugopal, Principal, ANSSHMC, Kurichy, Dr.N.Radha, Member, Governing Council, NHRIMH, Kottayam; Dr.Sunil Raj, Pricipal, Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram; Dr.Jaya Narayanan, State Programme Officer, National AYUSH Mission, Kerala; Dr.Kanwal Sethi, Advisor , Ministry of AYUSH, Govt.of India; Smt. Sujatha, Member, Grama Panchayath ,Kurichy, Shri.Manoj George, President, Kurichy Grama Panchayath; Shri. Sunny Pampady, President, District Panchayath. Dr.Janardhanan Nair, Principal, NHRIMH delivered Vote of Thanks. Training Programme was conducted for Medical Officers of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts.
Ministry of Tourism
Five day long ‘Bharat Parv’ begins at Red Fort, New Delhi
Statue of Unity replica and Gandhi Gram are major attractions this year
‘Bharat Parv’ event showcasing the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat began today at Red Fort as part of the Republic Day 2019 Celebrations. Shri Satyajeet Rajan, Director General, Ministry of Tourism inaugurated the event today. The 4th edition of the Parv from 26th to 31st January 2019 is being organized by Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries and State Governments.
Bharat Parv will be open for public from 12 Noon to 10 PM every day, from 26th to 31st January, 2019. The entry will be free. However, identity proof is to be carried for entry to the event. The major highlights of this year are the replica of the Statue of Unity created by sculptor Shri. Ram Vanji Suttar and a Gandhi Gram in which 10 painting artists will create paintings on the theme of 'Ideology of Mahatma Gandhi'.
Organized by the Ministry of Tourism other highlights of this year are the Display of Republic Day Parade Tableaux, Performances by the Armed Forces Bands , and Photo Exhibition by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity . The event will also include IRCTC’ promotions on special tourist trains, ‘Jago Grahak Jago’ Consumer Awareness campaign, the exhibition-cum-sale of crafts items. The Parv is also hosting Theme State Pavilions where each State showcases its strength along with its tourism products. The other attractions are a Multi-Cuisine Food Court and, Crafts Mela, Cultural Performances from different regions of the country. The Food Court will also have stalls set up by the States / UTs, National Association of Street Vendors of India  showcasing street food from different regions. A live ‘Cookery Demonstration Area’ has been set up in the food court to promote cuisines of different States of India. Uttarakhand food demonstration will be showcased on 27th January 2019. In addition to these, the North Zone Cultural Centre  will be conducting daily Cultural Performances from different regions of the country.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary today.
In tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"राष्ट्रकवि रामधारी सिंह दिनकर जी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर सादर नमन। देश और समाज को राह दिखाने वाली उनकी कविताएं हर पीढ़ी के लिए प्रेरणास्रोत बनी रहेंगी।"
President's Secretariat
No ‘Change of Guard’ Ceremony on February 8
The Change of Guard Ceremony will not to be held this Saturday  on the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the State Visit of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and General Election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi.